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New Rules Created For OOXML Vote

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the be-sure-to-hold-your-mouth-right dept.

I Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes "There are new rules to follow for any NB that wishes to change their vote on OOXML after the lack of resolution at the recent Ballot Resolution Meeting. After comparing it to previous instructions, it seems that they only have until March 29th, they need to email several specific people, that email must be sent by certain people, and they need to confirm it in writing as well, most likely via registered mail. Even Groklaw's PJ, who made sense of many of SCO's filings, finds all the requirements a little confusing. But anyone who wants to disapprove of OOXML had better dot every 'i' and cross every 't' if they want their vote to count, if past behavior is any indication."

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  1. Hmm... by Otter · · Score: 5, Funny
    But anyone who wants to disapprove of OOXML had better dot every 'i' and cross every 't' if they want their vote to count, if past behavior is any indication.

    If spelling counts, the open-source side is pretty much doomed. You might as well have CmdrTaco start drafting a concession speech right now.

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  2. They forgot the part about... by dpilot · · Score: 4, Funny

    You ALSO had to send the filing to the zoning office...

    in a locked basement
    with a sign on the door, "Beware of Alligators"
    in a condemned building

    on the third planet of Alpha Centauri

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    1. Re:They forgot the part about... by JordanL · · Score: 2, Funny

      Wait a minute, now you're just leading me on! There's only two planets orbitting Alpha Centauri!

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